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1piping
noun
: pipes that carry water, gas, etc.
: the music of a pipe or pipes
: a narrow tube of cloth that is used to decorate clothes, furniture, etc.
Full Definition of PIPING
1
a : a sound, note, or call like that of a pipe b : the music of a pipe
2
: a quantity or system of pipes
3
: trimming stitched in seams or along edges (as of clothing, slipcovers, or curtains)
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First Known Use of PIPING
13th century
Rhymes with PIPING
2piping
adjective
: having a high-pitched sound or tone
Full Definition of PIPING
1
: shrill <a piping voice>
2
: tranquil <piping times of peace — Shakespeare>
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First Known Use of PIPING
15th century
PIPING Defined for Kids
piping
noun pip·ing \ˈpī-piŋ\
Definition of PIPING for Kids
1
: a quantity or system of pipes
2
: the music of a pipe
3
: a high-pitched sound or call <the piping of frogs>
4
: a narrow fold of material used to decorate edges or seams
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